Search For "tree cover"
Himachal CM urges Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav to recognise 29.5 per cen
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister's Office (CMO), the Chief Minister apprised the Union Minister of the discrepancy between the actual tree cover of 29.5 per cent and the officially recorded 27.99 per cent.
Read More
"Forest cover in country increased by 156.41 sq km": MoS Kirti Vardhan Sin
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh on Monday stated that the forest and tree cover in the country have increased by 156.41 square kilometres and 1289.40 square kilometres, respectively.
Read More
India adds 16,630 sq km forest cover in a decade: Govt tells Rajya Sabha
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
In a written reply, the Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, said the forest and tree cover of the country now stands at 8,27,356.95 sq km, which is 25.17% of India's geographical area. This includes 7,15,342.61 sq km under forest cover and
Read More
Gujarat tops nation with notable increase of more than 241 sq kms in tree
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
According to the official statement, guided by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and with the steadfast support of eco-conscious citizens and voluntary organisations, Gujarat has further excelled in its forestry efforts.
Read More
Centre issues Model Rules to States, UTs to aid ease of doing business in
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued the 'Model Rules for Felling of Trees in Agricultural Lands', with the objective of supporting States and Union Territories in simplifying regulatory frameworks and promoting agroforestry. Agroforestry offers multiple be
Read More
Over 70 lakh trees planted in Ahmedabad in three years, PM Modi commends c
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended Ahmedabad's outstanding efforts in the April 27 episode of his popular program, 'Mann Ki Baat.' He also highlighted that Ahmedabad has emerged as a leading city in the fight against global warming, owing to its increased tree cover and proactive measure
Read More
"Inspiration to future generation": YS Jagan mourns Padma Shri Daripalli R
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Ramaiah passed away on Saturday due to a prolonged illness. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2017 for his contribution to increasing tree cover. He is estimated to have planted more than 1 crore saplings in and around the Khammam district in his lifetime.
Read More
PM Modi expresses sorrow over Daripalli Ramaiah's demise, praises his gree
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday condoled the demise of Daripalli Ramaiah, lauding him as a "champion of sustainability" for his lifelong dedication to planting and protecting lakhs of trees.
Read More
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy condoles demise of Padma Shri awardee Vanaje
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Ramaiah was awarded the Padma Shri in 2017 for his contribution to increasing tree cover. He is estimated to have planted more than 1 crore saplings in and around the Khammam district in his lifetime. The trees provide fruits and shade to the people.
Read More
Green cover rises to quarter of India's geographical area
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
India's forest and tree cover now account for 25.17 per cent of its total geographical area, as per the latest India State of Forest Report. The country has added 1,445 sq km of green cover since the last report, with forest cover at 21.76 per cent and tree cover at 3.41 per cent. This incre
Read More
Forest, tree cover of country stands at 25.17 pc: Union Environment Minist
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
As compared to the assessment of 2021, there is an increase of 1445 sq km in the forest and tree cover of the country which includes 156 sq km increase in the forest cover and 1289 sq km increase in tree cover.
Read More
Tree diversity is influenced by large herbivores: Study
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
According to the study, areas with a high concentration of large herbivores in various environments tend to have a more diverse tree cover, which is predicted to enhance biodiversity in general.
Read More